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2IntroductionHermie A. Kermie is a hermit crab, he needs a new home. You will become a hermit crab expert and learn about hermit crabs so you can create Hermie a new home.

3TaskObserve and learn as much as you can about hermit crabs. You will begin the learning adventure by reading Is This A House For Hermit Crab?, A House For Hermit Crab, and In One Tide Pool. You will also observe live hermit crabs, research hermit crabs on the internet and create a hermit crab home.

4Procedure*With your teacher, read the following books: Is this A House For Hermit Crab? by Megan Mcdonald, A House For Hermit Crab by Eric Carle, and In One Tide Pool by Anthony D. Fredericks.*Visit the terrarium and observe the class hermit crabs.*With a partner visit the following links to learn about hermit crabs in their natural environment and answer the following questions:1. What are hermit crabs?2. Where do hermit crabs live?3. What do hermit crabs eat?*With your partner use the supplies provided to create a hermit crab habitat. For directions click here*For Fun Sites click here

5What is a Hermit Crab?A hermit crab is a crustacean, it wears a shell on its back. We are learning about the land hermit crab. The land hermit crab is sometimes called a tree crab as some of them live in trees. The land hermit crab has five pairs of legs, the first pair are claws. It covers the opening of the shell with the large claw, this is to keep other animals from entering. Visit the sites to learn more Vanessa's Land Hermit Crab Care 101to view a hermit crab changing shells click

6Where do Hermit Crabs live?Hermit crabs can be found on land or in the ocean. They can live on sandy beaches or in the mud of brackish inlets. Visit Animal Information to learn more.

8Create a Hermit Crab habitat.To create a habitat, first gather the items you wish to use. You can use items from the box provided in the class and/or bring in items from home. The items you may use include sticks, moss, glue, sea shells, rocks, string, sandpaper, or any other item you think will work.Next with your partner create a habitat you think a hermit crab would enjoy. Think about what you have learned. Try to include a water source, shelter to burrow under or something to climb on, and a food source. Glue or construct your habitat on the tag board provided. You may wish to add Hermie A. Kermie on your project! Have fun and let your imagination go.For additional ideas About.com:

9Conclusion Share your project with your teacher and the class.Congratulations, you have made Hermie A. Kermie a great new home! He is very happy!!

11Evaluation Scoring Guide OK 1 pt. Good 2 pt. Great 3 pt.Reads at least 1 book with teacher.Reads at least 2 books with teacher.Reads 3 books with teacher.Answers 1 question correctly.Answers 2 questions correctly.Answers 3 questions correctly.Complete and describe less than 50% of habitat.Complete and describe at least 50% of habitat.Complete and describe more than 50% of habitat.

12Standards Science: Gather and communicateinformation from careful observations and simple investigation through a variety of methods.ISTE:Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related technology.